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Did Dianne Feinstein Repeatedly Reinstall a Confederate Battle Flag in San Francisco?

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Dan MacGuill
Feb 27, 2019 The rumor resurfaced as multiple reputable news outlets reported on Feinstein's death at age 90.
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Sneak Peek at Poster for Upcoming Disney Film 'Two Girls, One Cup'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 28, 2023 (Updated: Sep 29, 2023) If you look closely at the poster, one girl’s hands appear to be fused to her shorts and the cup ...
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Travis Kelce Chose To Stand When Coach Andy Reid Told Team To Kneel for Anthem?

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Nur Ibrahim
Sep 28, 2023 Kelce has been in the news since Taylor Swift was spotted at one of his games.
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White House Emails Prove Biden 'Hid Deadly COVID Jab Risks from Public'?

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Alex Kasprak
Sep 28, 2023 "They said nothing about the clotting issue from what I recall," mused Naomi Wolf to Steve Bannon.
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Alex Kasprak
Sep 27, 2023 A video showing the full venue circulated as if it depicted a 2024 presidential campaign event.
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Biden Forgets To Shake Hands with Brazilian President at Workers' Rights Meeting?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 22, 2023 "Such an embarrassment. They should have sent the stunt double," one X user commented.
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Fake Video of 'Glory to Urine' New York Billboard Fools Internet

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Jordan Liles
Sep 21, 2023 "Zelensky was greeted with this 'Glory to Urine' banner in New York in apparent typo," NotTheBee ...
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Donald Trump Jr.'s X Account Was Hacked?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 20, 2023 In a series of bizarre tweets, his account falsely announced the death of former U.S. President ...
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